Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art which emphasizes blending with and redirecting the force of an opponent's attack. Techniques taught are primarily defensive, and include a variety of joint locks and timing throws. Students practice both against unarmed opponents and with traditional martial arts weapons. To learn more about the principles and techniques of Aikido visit the New York Aikikai info page.
The Cornell Aikido Club is a non-credit university sports club. We are affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation (USAF) and Aikido Headquarters Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. Cornell wants us to note for the record that "Although this organization has members who are Cornell University students, faculty, or staff, the organization is independent of the university and is responsible for its own contracts, acts, and omissions."
The Cornell Aikido club practices all year round including summer and other semester breaks. Additional off-campus practices are also held, and members often travel to area seminars taught by visiting instructors.
Finger Lakes Aikido also offers classes on Wednesdays and Fridays in Lansing.
If you are interested in the Aikido Club at Cornell University, please send email to Yukiko Katagiri at yk43@cornell.edu
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